Dr. Theodore Vandevis was born to Dutch immigrant parents and was molded early by rich experience gained through life in the Ontario community of Holland Marsh or The Marsh. His sound elementary school years in the Marsh led in later years to an MBA from Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario and a PhD from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A retired Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Vandevis now spends his time on genealogy, writing and doing home building projects for his beloved children. He splits his time between summer life at the family cottage in Trent Lakes, Canada and winter respite in Florida, both with his high school sweetheart and wife of forty years Janet.